Meyers strengthens its sustainability leadership with SGP Certification

SGPThe Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainability certification for the printing industry, announced today that the Meyers Printing Companies, Inc. achieved SGP certification for its Minneapolis, MN facility.

Pentahold verkoopt Devan International Group aan het Duitse Pulcra Chemicals

Devan ChemicalsDevan is actief in specialty chemicals voor de textiel-wereld. Devan heeft zijn hoofdzetel in Ronse en kantoren in Portugal, de UK, de US en China.

Datacolor and Archroma partner to make the Archroma ‘Color Atlas’ library system available for color searching within ‘Datacolor TOOLS’ color quality control application

The Archroma ‘Color Atlas’ library system will be available for color searching within ‘Datacolor TOOLS’ color quality control application. 
(Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced that the soon-to-be 5’760 color references of its Color Atlas library are made available within its ‘Datacolor TOOLS’ platform, an easy-to-use color quality control application for industries where color accuracy is a critical component of overall product quality.

SONGWON’s distribution partnership with MegaChem expanded

SONGWON’s distribution partnership with MegaChem expanded.
(Photo: Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd.)Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd. announced today that it has expanded its distribution partnership with MegaChem. Since September 2019, MegaChem has been the exclusive distributor of SONGWON’s antioxidants for fuels and lubricants in the ASEAN region. On the back of the success in these countries, SONGWON has extended MegaChem’s coverage to include Australia and New Zealand (ANZ).

Clariant announces additive price increases

ClariantEffective immediately, Clariant will increase the prices of its additives by up to 25%.

Mondi breidt zijn assortiment plasticvrije e-commerce-verpakkingen uit met de MailerBAG

Mondi breidt zijn assortiment plasticvrije e-commerce-verpakkingen uit met de MailerBAG. (Foto’s: Mondi, PR187)Mondi, wereldwijd marktleider in verpakkingen en papier, verhoogt de capaciteit van zijn MailerBAG-gamma op papierbasis om plastic verpakkingen in de e-commerce verder te vervangen door een recyclebare oplossing gemaakt van verantwoord gewonnen hernieuwbare materialen.

SABIC’s new LNP ELCRES EXL resin delivers superior flame retardance for ultra-thin parts to help Realme address the new IEC 62368-1 regulatory safety standard for consumer electronic devices

Realme, a leading Chinese smartphone manufacturer, has selected SABIC’s new LNP™ ELCRES™ EXL7414 copolymer resin for the battery enclosure of its C25 phone to achieve UL 94 V0 FR compliance at 0.6mm, addressing the new IEC standard.The implementation of the International Electrotechnical Commission’s new IEC 62368-1 safety standard for consumer electronics is prompting many manufacturers to seek higher-performing flame-retardant (FR) materials. Realme, a leading Chinese smartphone manufacturer, has selected SABIC’s new LNP™ ELCRES™ EXL7414 copolymer resin for the battery enclosure of its C25 phone to achieve UL 94 V0 FR compliance at 0.6mm, addressing the new IEC standard. Additionally, the superior flame retardance of the new LNP copolymer resin supports its potential use in ultra-thin-wall components to help save device weight and space in ever-thinner designs. SABIC’s LNP ELCRES EXL7414 copolymer resin also delivers excellent flow for thin-wall molding; ductility to resist damage from drops; and good chemical resistance to withstand ultraviolet (UV)-cured painting. The new Realme smartphone launched in March 2021.

SGP grows with PIASC as a Resource Partner

SGPThe Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading certification authority in sustainable printing, announced today that the fourth printing affiliate organization, Printing Industries Association Inc. of Southern California (PIASC), has joined the SGP community as a Resource Partner.